The following pdfs are responses to common issues in using
TVPaint for STOP MOTION
ANM 180 . Please scroll thru these and click on the Answer links below each question to view a pdf/answer. You can download the pdf and save it or print it out. For many people, that is the best way to get the info.. These have been compiled by Kathleen Quaife and David Nethery
Q_01 I'm having trouble ordering the TVP program for the class it wont accept my debit card and the bank even thought someone maybe stole my card number and called me about it. It keeps rejecting my card also so I dont know what Im doing wrong . Answer: A_Ordering the Software.pdf
Q_03 What is the basic work flow for using TV for using TVP to shoot STOP MOTION ? Answer: A_WorkflowStopMotionTVP.pdf
Q_03a Is there a video that shows the basic functions of all the buttons and things in the TVP interface. ? Answer: A_InterfaceTV.pdf
Q_03aa
Is there a way to lock the TVP windows in place in the TVP interface? Answer :A_TVP_interface.pdf
Q_03b I’ve got TVP 10 running on MAC, with my webcam how Do I control the camera? Are there any extra drivers or free plugins to help control things like Zoom or Focus? Answer:
Q_03c
What kinds of lights should I use for stop motion? Is there a way to do color correction of the images after I shoot them in TVP ? Answer: A_exposure_ColorCorrectionTVP.pdf
Settings for my webcam (Logitech C920) from within TVPaint only has resolutions for 1.77:1 aspect ratio (16:9) except one that is 1.33:1 (640x480 - 4x3). I'm guessing because it's an HD webcam designed for shooting widescreen 16:9.
The problem that I'm having is that when I export to the suggested 720x480 (which is 1.5:1) my output is a tiny bit squished to accommodate the aspect ratio change. I have tried setting my camera "input" to many different resolutions, but of course...they are all 16:9 aspect ratio so it doesn't matter. I would rather not shoot in 640x480 then scale up to 720x540 (4x3) due to quality loss. Will the video being slightly squished be a problem?
Q_04a I want to see the previous frames that I shot in TVP as ghosted images ( “onion skinned”) in the TVP timeline. How can I get the previous frames to “onion skin”? Answer: A_OnionSkinning_MIX_function_in_TVP.pdf
Q_04H
Q How do you use the Masking Tool to remove shooting mistakes on a frame ( like an hand or shadow in the frame) A_TimeLineMaskingLayersToFixMistakes
Q_05e "I made a simple one image title screen in photoshop and the same with a credit screen , and can not for life of me figure out how to put the image into the TVP timeline at the beginning and the end." Answer: A_AddTitles_editTimeline.pdf
Q_05ee
How do you transfer still photos into tv paint? Does it need to be done one at a time, can you drag and drop them all at once? (How do you Import an Image Sequence of stills into the TVPaint Timeline?)
Q_06d I'm trying to EXPORT my project from TVPaint to a Quicktime movie and itwill only export the first frame__ of the animation. Any thoughts? Answer: A_OneFrameExportIssue.pdf
Q_06e How do I get the TVP to export a 24FPS mov? Why do I get a pop up that says " Cannot Create QT mov?" Answer: A_ExportfromTVPQuestions.pdf
Q_06f My files (mov files) are really large. How can I compress big movie files? Answer: A_QuickTimeProCompression.pdf
Q_07 "I'm still trying to figure out how to set some hot keys (like spacebar for capture frame). in TVP" Answer: A_HotKeySetUpTVP.pdf
Q_08 "The settings button under the device list is grayed out like it wont let me click on it. I go to Windows> Settings> Video-In settings the screen comes up and everything is grayed out implying you cant click on it and under devices it says "none". " Answer: A_SettingsIssues.pdf
Q_08a "How can I Get the live feed to show up from my firewire connected camcorder ( MAC) ? Answer: A_CameraSettings2.pdf
The following pdfs are responses to common issues in using
TVPaint for STOP MOTION
ANM 180 . Please scroll thru these and click on the Answer links below each question to view a pdf/answer.You can download the pdf and save it or print it out. For many people, that is the best way to get the info..
These have been compiled by Kathleen Quaife and David Nethery
Q_01
I'm having trouble ordering the TVP program for the class it wont accept my debit card and the bank even thought someone maybe stole my card number and called me about it. It keeps rejecting my card also so I dont know what Im doing wrong .
Answer:
A_Ordering the Software.pdf
Q_02
My dvd arrived in the mail with the TVP software. What do I now ?
Answer:
A_Links_TVP_Tech_Support.pdf
Q_02a
I’ve got TVP 10 Where do I start??
Answer:
A Getting Started With TVPAINT
Q_02b
What is that USB FLASH DRIVE THAT CAME WITH THE TVP SOFTWARE DVD?
Answer:
A_WhatIsThatUSBFlashDriveWithTVP.pdf
Q_02c
What settings should I use in TVP10 when I START a NEW PROJECT?
Answer:
A_TVP_START_NewProjectSettings.pdf
Q_03
What is the basic work flow for using TV for using TVP to shoot STOP MOTION ?
Answer:
A_WorkflowStopMotionTVP.pdf
Q_03a
Is there a video that shows the basic functions of all the buttons and things in the TVP interface. ?
Answer:
A_InterfaceTV.pdf
Q_03aa
Is there a way to lock the TVP windows in place in the TVP interface?Answer
:A_TVP_interface.pdf
Q_03b
I’ve got TVP 10 running on MAC, with my webcam how Do I control the camera? Are there any extra drivers or free plugins to help control things like Zoom or Focus?
Answer:
A_Mac_Iglass_CamTwist.pdf
A_Iglasses_Mac_2015
Q_03c
What kinds of lights should I use for stop motion? Is there a way to do color correction of the images after I shoot them in TVP ?
Answer:
A_exposure_ColorCorrectionTVP.pdf
Lighting and Color Correction in TVP
Q_04
Settings for my webcam (Logitech C920) from within TVPaint only has resolutions for 1.77:1 aspect ratio (16:9) except one that is 1.33:1 (640x480 - 4x3). I'm guessing because it's an HD webcam designed for shooting widescreen 16:9.
The problem that I'm having is that when I export to the suggested 720x480 (which is 1.5:1) my output is a tiny bit squished to accommodate the aspect ratio change. I have tried setting my camera "input" to many different resolutions, but of course...they are all 16:9 aspect ratio so it doesn't matter. I would rather not shoot in 640x480 then scale up to 720x540 (4x3) due to quality loss. Will the video being slightly squished be a problem?
Answer:A_AspectRatio_TVP10.pdf
Q_04a
I want to see the previous frames that I shot in TVP as ghosted images ( “onion skinned”) in the
TVP timeline. How can I get the previous frames to “onion skin”?
Answer:
A_OnionSkinning_MIX_function_in_TVP.pdf
A_OnionSkin-Mix-GhostImages.pdf]
A_OnionSkin-Mix-GhostImagesv2.pdf
Q_04b
My timeline is compacted ( shrunk down) after saving and re-opening my TVP file. How do I get reset it back to normal?
Answer:
A_Timeline_CompactedIssue.pdf
Q_04c
How do you select a span of frames on the TVP timeline?
Answer:
A_Timeline_SelectFrames.pdf
Q_04D
How do I move a span of frames on the timeline in TVP 10?
Answer:
A_TimelineMovingLayrs_TVP10.pdfQ_04_DD
How to copy and paste a segment of my project from one place to another in the Time Line.
Answer:
A_TimelineCopyPasteSegment
A
Q_04E
"Is there a video that shows how you can change timing and manipulate things on the the TVP TIMELINE?."
A
A_Timeline_ChangeTiming.pdf
Here it is on a Private Unlisted link:
http://youtu.be/kfPCEYXTHQQ
Q_04F
How do I ERASE a PROP SUPPORT from Frames ("wire removal") in TVPAINT10?
Answer:
A_Timeline_ErasePropSupport.pdfQ_04G
Q How do you use the Pen tool to paint out things like Wires on frames ?
A_Timeline_PentoolPaintWireRemoval.pdf
Q_04H
Q How do you use the Masking Tool to remove shooting mistakes on a frame ( like an hand or shadow in the frame)
A_TimeLineMaskingLayersToFixMistakes
A_TimeLineMaskingLayersToFixMistakes
Q_04I
How Do you FADE in or FADE out on the animation TVPaint 10.5?
Answer:
A_TimelineFadeInFadeOut.pdf
Q_05
Do you have any information on Working with SOUND files ?
Answer:
A_Sound.pdf
Q_05a
How Do you IMPORT SOUND into a TVP10 Timeline ?
Answer:
Managing Sound in TVP
Q_05b
I'm having trouble EXPORTING from TVP10 and getting theSOUNDncluded in the export SOUND files.
Answer:
Q_05c
Should I use TVPaint to edit my sound, or should I use some other program like Aftereffects?
Answer:
A_Sound_AlternateSoftware.pdf
Q_05d
Is there a a way to add TITLES or text in TVPaint ?
Answer:
A_AddTitles_Text_TVP.pdf
Q_05e
"I made a simple one image title screen in photoshop and the same with a credit screen , and can not for life of me figure out how to put the image into the TVP timeline at the beginning and the end."
Answer:
A_AddTitles_editTimeline.pdf
Q_05ee
How do you transfer still photos into tv paint? Does it need to be done one at a time, can you drag and drop them all at once? (How do you Import an Image Sequence of stills into the TVPaint Timeline?)
Answer:A_ImportingStillsIntoTVP.pdf
Q_05f
I want to import a . mov file INTO TVP. What is the CORRECT settings to do that?
A_ImportMovIntoTVP.pdf
Q_06:
How do you EXPORT a . mov file from TVP 10.0 from Windows vs MAC settings
Answer:
:A_Export_MovFromTVP.pdf
Q_06a:
What are the exact EXPORT SETTINGS from TVP10 on MAC?
Answer:
A_ExportTVP_MACSettings.pdf
Q :06aa
What are the Mac Export settings for TVPaint 10 in 32bit mode?
A_ExportTVP_MAC_32Bit_Settings.pdf
Q_06b:
What are the exact EXPORT SETTINGS from TVP10 on PC?
Answer:
A_ExportTVP_PC_Settings.pdf
Q_06c:
Why can’t I see H.264 option in the compression in the export setting? (PC_TVP10 .)
Answer:
A_ExportPC_TVP10_optionsSettngs2.pdf
Q_06d
I'm trying to EXPORT my project from TVPaint to a Quicktime movie and it will only export the first frame__ of the animation. Any thoughts?
Answer:
A_OneFrameExportIssue.pdf
Q_06e
How do I get the TVP to export a 24FPS mov? Why do I get a pop up that says " Cannot Create QT mov?"
Answer:
A_ExportfromTVPQuestions.pdf
Q_06f
My files (mov files) are really large. How can I compress big movie files?
Answer:
A_QuickTimeProCompression.pdf
Q_06G
How to I fix theSplit Screen issue that happen with the Logitech webacams?
A_SplitScreenIssue_LogitechWebcam
Q_07
"I'm still trying to figure out how to set some hot keys (like spacebar for capture frame). in TVP"
Answer:
A_HotKeySetUpTVP.pdf
Q_08
"The settings button under the device list is grayed out like it wont let me click on it.
I go to Windows> Settings> Video-In settings the screen comes up and everything is grayed out implying you cant click on it and under devices it says "none". "
Answer:
A_SettingsIssues.pdf
Q_08a
"How can I Get the live feed to show up from my firewire connected camcorder ( MAC) ?
Answer:
A_CameraSettings2.pdf
Q_08b
"I’m on a MAC. Should I use the 64 or 32 bit TVP ?
Answer:
A_MAC_32BitIssuev2.pdf
Q_10
"How can I check which version number of TVP I have?"
Answer:
A_WhichVersionTVP.pdf
Q_10a
TV Paint Crashed on me after I shot some frames and played back. Any suggestions?
Answer:A_TVP10_Crashed_andLesson6.pdf